The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-28
JOSEs,s DELUsIONS.
The Florida Senator Tells His Life sfory-He
Left Washington to Save His Friends.

JONEs's DELUSIONS.
Tne Florida Senator Tells His Life sfory-He
Left Washington to Save His Friends.
Detroit Special.
Recently ex Senator Jones opened his heart
on the subject of leaving Washington before his
term expired and without SO much as limiting
this time at any conspiracy. gave his reasons In
the most positive terms possible, and with an
earnestness that left no doubt whatever OF ms
sincerity. Mr.. Jones recited. with some show
of bitterness that while his record in the Senate
was clean, while he never had accepted a bride.
but had, on the contrary, saved the country
"milnons of dollars" some of his companions,
with no greater opportunities. had become ricn
by allowing monopolies to flourish where timely
legislation would have cut them down.
Coming then directly to the matter or his
leaving Washington the second time, In July,
1885, the ex-senator said he did so solely because
he believed investigation into certain mat
ter was coming in which some OF his friends
had been dishonesty interested. It was certain
that if an investigation was begun he would Do
called as a Witness and knowing what he did,
and being unable to give false testimony even
to save the reputation of friends. he chose IL
stead 20 leave Washingto till the squall should
blow over. Then. however, came the newepa-
ner comments because of his absence and he
the more easily cultivated a feeling of resent
me ut and stubbornness because about the same
time he became convinced of the existe nee OF
what he has called the conspiracy to ruin him..
~ don't vet Just know what We will do with
father" John Jones. the ex-Senators second
SON. said this evening II am very much AFRAID
that he can never be persuaded to quietly leave
Detroit. He is very stubborn on this point"
do you consider his mind affected4"
81 hardly know what to think. 1t is true that
father was for time partially insane, but that
was always regarded the result of sabre
wound and not hereditary. Father has always
been in excellent health. am in sore straits
regarding the proper thing to be done In the
matter"
Griswold House late this afternoon. He entered
the Office with firm tread. twlri1ng his cane In
the manner which has grown habitual to him.
His conversation is entirely rational ana ne does
not seem to materially differ, except In the mat
ter of attire, from his appearance In his days OF
prosnerity d;s,.n.ph. e.;d leading
the way to retired seat, 'when the newspapers
will bitterly regret this attack upon me- 1t has
always been the way of the world to attack ev-
not understand. If l had used the advantages
offered by my seat in the Senate to become
rich man, no one would have had word to say
against me to-day; but that l did not do. L
went into the Senate poor man and came out
of it q poorer one, but it will all come right some
day. ] am firm believer in the doctrine that
all things eventually find the proper level
Everything that have been-and l leave my
official record to speak for itself-was accom-
plished by my own exertions.
II landed in this country from Ireland with
nv widowed mother away back in the fortles,
when WAS but twelve years Of age. We were
almost entirely without means Chance took US
to Florida where / started in to mako a man OF
myself and become somebody in the world. In
all nv previous life l had not to exceed year
aud half Of SCHOOLING: During those early
wears in Florida worked like the verlest slave
by day. and studied by the ligh. of pine knot
or taliow dir far into the nights. In this way
fitted myself for the bar. to which was ao
are scattered all over Florida ana Jap over into
several other States. had to fight against race
prejudices. and was entirely without backing or
influence. but climbed to the very pinnacle or
legal distinction before entering upon political
career / was particularly versed in all matters
pertaining to constitutional law, and was quite
H. I'D nm
subject
to the LEGISLATURE. was member OF the
Legislature which sent me TO the Senate In iof T.
Since that time my career has been natlonai
property. 1t may be that have endowed the
Office of Senator with high and holy qualities
which it does not rightfully possess. but en-
tered the Senate chamber with reverent tread,
and never quite lost my generation for 1t. LOST
SIGHT of all selfish am bitions and tried to give
my life and my best efforts TO my country. Thas
is why I come forth both poor and pure. l wish 1t
understood and the eyes of the sneaker snapped
with enthusiasm, that I still have friends IN
Florida. Had chosen to return to the Senate
1 could readily have done So
ssAnd your plans for the futureF
MIR. Jones slowly and with much dignity
to his feet. THAT. sir, is a subject upon which
I will not talk. defy the papecs which have
tried to Willy me-" and he walked quickly and
firmly out of the hotel. Although he was
ported to be penniiess on Tuesday night, be was
seen to have large roll of bills in his possess
sion last evening, the presumption being that
his relief
William H. Hughes. of the Michigan Catholic,
met Senator Jones to-day and endeavored to
counsel him regarding his present course and
future prospects. Don't you advise me, sir"
commanded the Senator. Neither you nor
your friends must direct my private affairs.
They have enough to do in looking after their
own l know what they will never know until
choose to divulee it. When the proper time
comes will make such disclosures as will
electrify Detroit, the State of Michigan and the
whole United States. It will make every hair
on your head stand, Mr. Hughes.
''If you knew anything SO startling You would
have told it long ago."
s.Would II That's your opinion, sir. have
held nv peace for three years, and will not
speak until the full time has come. Then will
show myself the man for the emergency. Every
enemy of mine will be brought to terrible ac-
counting. These newspapers that are now dis
GUESSING private citizen will be made to
answer for every word. The reckoning will
come"
circulated among his friends Jones's son John
had another interview with his father to-day.
To all entreates the ex-senator was deaf. Il
will stay right here in Detroit until / vindicate
myself and triumph over my enemies" was the
sum of the OLD mans answer.
''What means do you intend to employ to do
it,"
THAT is my own business" And hero the in
terview ended. friend of Mr.. JONES' says the
latter believes that James @. Blaine was once
at tho head of the conspiracy against him. To
get even with him Jones was in the habit at one
time of sending Blaine newspapers with anti
Jones comment in them, and OF writing on the
margin: What do you think OF this. you VII
Iainl" The general feeling among those who
know all the facts is that matters IN Joness
have reached a crisis
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